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Wilson, a Political Brand and a Basketball Brand

By Roll Call Staff
Posted March 13, 2007 at 2:49pm

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament tips off at noon on Thursday, and so does a fundraiser for freshman Rep. Charlie Wilson (D).

Wilson is hosting a “March Madness” fundraising luncheon tied to the start of the tourney at the National Democratic Club on Capitol Hill. Ticket prices start at $1,000.

Although he represents a conservative district in the Southeast corner of the state that twice voted for President Bush, Wilson thus far is seen as a fairly safe bet for re-election. No Republican has come forward yet to challenge him.

— Josh Kurtz

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